Three representatives of Galway Civic Trust were fortunate to accompany the Heritage Officer for Galway City Council, Jim Higgins, last Thursday 12th May, on a field walk of Barna Woods and Rusheen Bay. This area is rich in archaeological heritage, dating from the Mesolithic with evidence of shell middens, right Read more…
Galway Civic Trust is pleased to announce that generous support has been provided by The Heritage Council of Ireland through the Community Heritage Grant Scheme, in conjunction with Galway City Council, to Promote Heritage Premises and Public Engagement in Galway. This exciting project is now underway and will run until Read more…
Kylemore Abbey On Tuesday April 26th, Kylemore Abbey had the wonderful honour of welcoming the Belgian Ambassador, Karen Van Vlierberge, for a visit of Kylemore Abbey. 102 years ago, the Benedictine nuns left Belgium, fleeing World War One, to find haven in Connemara, and to this day the bond Read more…